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MJ13 VWE

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,638 mi
Last recorded60,638 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VWE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 60,638 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting playing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded. (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting playing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded. (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting playing.

Fail 2 May 2025 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting playing.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 48,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Rear axle slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Rear axle slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 47,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 33,858 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp in front of silencer is missing but the exhaust is not likely to become detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

bracket on underside of dashboard very loose and rattling.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,368 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are tearing at the edges and the drivers in the middle but they still clear the windscreen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,200 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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MJ13 VWE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ13 VWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ13 VWE registered?

MJ13 VWE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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